Malaysia-Indonesia Form Task Force To Advance Renewable Energy, ASEAN Power Grid
In a significant move to enhance regional energy cooperation, Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to form a joint task force to boost renewable energy initiatives and advance the ASEAN Power Grid, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced.
Thai electric vehicle sales set to miss target as banks tighten car loans
Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) sales are set to miss targets this year as lenders turn more cautious in sanctioning new car loans with the nation’s household debt hovering near a record, according to an industry group.
ISA Eyes Further Expansion Into ASEAN, Malaysia A Key Prospect
Significant advancements are unfolding in Malaysia’s solar energy sector as the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a major force in global solar energy adaptation, sets its sights on expanding its influence in the ASEAN region, with Malaysia identified as a key potential member.
PLN to Shut Down 800 Coal-Fired Power Plants to Achieve Net Zero Emissions
Indonesian electricity company PLN announced plans to replace 800 coal-fired power plants (PLTU) with gas-fired power plants (PLTG) in order to achieve net zero emissions by 2060.
Ministry highlights Indonesia’s potential as solar panel supplier
Indonesia has the opportunity to become an alternative solar panel supplier amid China’s domination in the industry, according to an official at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment.
Singapore moves to import more low-carbon electricity from Indonesia
Singapore granted conditional approvals to another two companies on Thursday (Sep 5) to import low-carbon electricity from Indonesia, as the country raised its import target. The two companies – Singa Renewables and Shell Eastern Trading – have been given the conditional nod to import 1.4 gigawatts (GW) of electricity in total, said the Energy Market Authority […]
Malaysia launches aviation decarbonisation drive targeting net zero emissions by 2050
Malaysia is targeting net zero emissions in its aviation sector by 2050 through the launch of a decarbonisation plan, its transport ministry said on Thursday. The blueprint includes plans to reduce carbon emissions by up to 18% in aircraft technology, and increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel, including biofuels and other alternatives, which aims […]
PetroEnergy to activate 3 solar projects by 2025 in Philippines
The testing and commissioning of the project are set to begin next month, while commercial operations are slated as early as January 2025.
